Paper bags are not always more environmentally friendly than plastic bags as commonly believed. Sustainability strategist Leyla Acaroglu argues that opting for paper over plastic is an oversimplification, and that we need to rethink environmental folklore and assumptions. She calls for moving past myths to develop systems and products that are truly better for the planet.

1. Paper beats plastic?
How to rethink environmental folklore
Most of us want to do the right thing when it
comes to the environment. But things aren’t
as simple as opting for the paper bag, says
sustainability strategist Leyla Acaroglu. A bold
call for us to let go of tightly-held green myths
and think bigger in order to create systems
and products that ease strain on the planet.